July

Mon 30 July, 2012
Olympics will leave lasting legacy for handball says Prof

Chairman of the British Handball Association Professor John Brewer has set a target of one of Team GB’s teams reaching the last eight at the London Olympics.

Fri 27 July, 2012
Olympics ceremony celebrates greatness and quirkiness of Great Britain

Senior lecturer Jane Logan said her nerves are jangling as she prepares to perform in front of four billion people at the Olympics opening ceremony.

Fri 27 July, 2012
New network will improve older people's diabetes care

A network to improve diabetes care for older people is to be set up across the country.

Thu 26 July, 2012
Graduate returns for Uni to premiere film

Alumnus Demetria Karongah, will return to the Luton campus to premiere her latest film.

Wed 25 July, 2012
UK referendums have limited impact according to Uni expert

A leading marketing expert predicts a referendum on Europe would actually see only 25 per cent of the country vote to pull out of the EU.

Wed 25 July, 2012
Staff and students helping at Olympics show off kit

When the official opening ceremony at the Olympic Games gets underway this week, staff and students of the University of Bedfordshire will be proudly playing their part.

Tue 24 July, 2012
Drink water for hydration, say academic, as study slams sports products claims

Athletes are being urged to treat sports products claiming to enhance their performance with caution – unless there is clear evidence.

Mon 23 July, 2012
Mother to run marathon in memory of son

The mother of a University of Bedfordshire student who died before completing his studies is preparing for a monster of a challenge – The Loch Ness Marathon.

Mon 23 July, 2012
Marketing academic’s paper wins top award

The paper of a marketing academic from the University of Bedfordshire beat 350 competitors to win a top prize at a prestigious conference.

Mon 23 July, 2012
Former Registrar honoured with award

The former Registrar of the University of Bedfordshire was honoured at a graduation ceremony at the Luton campus for his commitment to the University.

Mon 23 July, 2012
Embed dignity and respect in adult care, conference told

The lack of adequate care given to older people has been a cause of national concern for some time. How do we ensure they are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve while in nursing and residential care or in hospital?

Fri 20 July, 2012
Proud day for Health and Social Sciences graduates

The pride was apparent on the faces of family and friends as their loved ones walked the short distance from the pews to the altar of St Mary’s Church to collect their well earned degrees.